Discover Rhodes News and travel information about the island of Rhodes (Rodos) in Greece.

Populous resorts, important archaeological sites, picturesque villages await us on the west side of the island. Following the road to west we cross the great coast of Ixia where the island's Miami-beach style hotels are clustered and reach Ialissos (Trianta) at 8 km, a townlet surrounded by orchard. One should visit here the church of the Dormition of Theotokos (Virgin Mary, Mother of God) with its famous woodcarved temple, and ...

The west coast of Rhodes is subject to shore winds and can be rough, but is a windsurfer’s paradise. The east coast is more sheltered with moderate winds. In this part you will find the best beaches of the island. Kalithea with its marvelous landscape attracts the younger people. Faliraki beach slopes gently (which is perfect for children) and virtually every water sport is available. A small bay at the ...

The Municipality of Kalithea (postal code 85105) extends on a land area of 109.750 km², on the north-eastern coast of the island of Rhodes. The village of Kalithies with a population of 5.861 is the seat of the Municipality that includes several other villages and resorts like Koskinou (pop. 3.224), Faliraki and Psinthos. Its total population is 10.251 according to the 2001 census. Major economic resources are agriculture, tourism and ...